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A German soldier explains unit insignias to U.S. soldiers.

Explaining German Insignias

German army reserve Sgt. Maj. Gerhard Lindthaler, center, explains German army unit insignias to U.S. soldiers during a partnership event near the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 29, 2018. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

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